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Wheels309 Established Member

Wheels309

Have any of you decided to take a week or so off from the game to clear your mind? If so has doing so been effective?

The reason I ask is that the past two times playing I seem to be playing alright, but nothing seems to be going right. My latest round I horseshoed 4 putts out (they went 90% of the way around the cup) and missed another 6-8 by a mere fractions of inches. I decided to try and take the week off from the game (Next round will be on Sunday). I have said I would do this a couple of times before but always seem to suffer from withdrawal and I am usually on the range a few days later.

Once again, have any of you tried doing this and found that it has actually helped?

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Varsity_Golf Well Established Member

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Seems to me like the best thing to do would be to spend a half hour or better on the putting green before and after your round. It sounds like the major reason you want to do this is your putting? I have rounds like this too, and have rounds where I can't miss. It's just the ebb and flow of golf. Something little in your game that may seem insignificant is causing this. I would just practice practice practice! Good luck!

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Wet Doggg Well Established Member

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I took 10 years off and just back to normal playing this summer. Back when I was playing a lot before my "break". I would play through those near misses. They will start falling...just need to keep at it.

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Slammin' Sam Well Established Member

Slammin' Sam

I took 6 years off after following heart surgery. I think the break actually helped because I feel more relaxed, I enjoy myself more, and most importantly, I play better.
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The Recreational Golfer Great Member

The Recreational Golfer

You don't need to confuse a day when the green worms keep knocking your ball out with needing a break. I took a three-week break a few years ago because my head was just to caught up in my score. I practiced, played executive courses, just to get back into playing for the sake of playing and enjoying the experience. First time out again shot a 76. Lesson learned.
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DaSportsGuy Great Member

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The Winter is my break, so during the golfing season I don't think I've even taken two days off.

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wedge player Great Member

wedge player

i have just come back aftera 5 month layoff and cannot find anything good from how i used to be able to play,but thats a differant story.When i used to play good golf i would occasionally take 2-3 days off to refresh my mind,any longer though and i would face some swing flaws that could lead to a lot of negative thinking.So i would recommend some time away from the game but no longer than 3 days between picking up a club.just my opinion though
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